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Dochgarroch Locks loop from Dochgarroch (School Road)

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Dochgarroch Locks loop from Dochgarroch (School Road)

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Dochgarroch Locks loop from Dochgarroch (School Road)

03:18

12.9km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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473 m

An Talla Café & Shop at Dochgarroch Lock

Highlight • Cafe

991 m

Dochgarroch Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

The first loch on the Caledonain Canal out of Inverness, Dochgarroch is a picturesque spot with moored boats, scattered houses and a backdrop of tree-covered hills. The An Talla (Gathering Place) cafe/restaurant is a nice place to stop for refreshments.

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6.65 km

Inverness Botanic Gardens and Café

Highlight • Cafe

The botanical garden is small but beautiful. The garden is surrounded by a high wall, and the protected microclimate can be felt. The greenhouses show tropical plants, Mediterranean plants and …

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12.9 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

1.84 km

560 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.27 km

5.52 km

918 m

174 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

18°C

10°C

93 %

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Dochgarroch Locks loop from Dochgarroch (School Road)

An Talla Café & Shop at Dochgarroch Lock

Dochgarroch Locks

Inverness Botanic Gardens and Café

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